US Bridges

IH Ramp IH 94 WB over Lrd Ramp IH 794 EB - ST

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.45 MI E JCT IH 43 · Structure no. B40131200050000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
896 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
15,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH Ramp IH 94 WB over Lrd Ramp IH 794 EB - ST is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH Ramp IH 94 WB over Lrd Ramp IH 794 EB - ST in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42,800 by 2041. The structure is 896 ft (273 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesIH Ramp IH 94 WB
CrossesLrd Ramp IH 794 EB - ST
Location0.45 MI E JCT IH 43
RouteInterstate 794
Coordinates43.03502, -87.92056
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length896 ft (273 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,900 (2022)
Projected traffic42,800 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH Ramp IH 94 WB over Lrd Ramp IH 794 EB - ST built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH Ramp IH 94 WB over Lrd Ramp IH 794 EB - ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2022.

How much traffic does IH Ramp IH 94 WB over Lrd Ramp IH 794 EB - ST carry?

About 15,900 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is IH Ramp IH 94 WB over Lrd Ramp IH 794 EB - ST?

The structure is 896 ft (273 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH Ramp IH 94 WB over Lrd Ramp IH 794 EB - ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.